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MKVCleaver Changelog

What's new in MKVCleaver 0.8.0.0

Jan 8, 2019
  • Changes:
  • Added user editable custom placeholders for file names.
  • Added option to disable save session dialog.
  • Compliant with MKVToolNix v17 and above.
  • Mkvmerge.exe output is now redirected to a file instead of stdout. Should fix issues with non English locales.
  • Added non ASCII character conversion when working with command line tools such as avc2avi.exe.
  • Added .h265 extension.
  • Added ability to edit how files and tracks are displayed in the left pane.
  • Changed Select All shortcut to Ctrl+Shift+A.
  • Added ability to cancel file import.
  • Added option to enable debugging.
  • Moved File Info into a right click menu instead of double clicking.
  • Split source code into multiple files.
  • Removed auto restart on hang or crash.
  • Removed AutoitObject.dll.
  • Fixes:
  • Optimized update checking code.
  • Optimized error messages and error detection.
  • Optimized logging saving and display code.
  • Optimized multiple instance detection code.
  • Optimized custom placeholder verification code.
  • Fixed database being left in an inconsistent state when MKVCleaver crashed.
  • Fixed various GUI sizing and display issues.
  • Fixed multiple “Variable is out of bounds” and “Variable is not declared” errors.
  • Multiple minor bug fixes.

New in MKVCleaver 0.7.0.2 (May 30, 2017)

  • Changes:
  • Added [TrackType#] placeholder.
  • Added auto recovery when MKVCleaver hangs.
  • Added notification when MKVCleaver cannot connect to the Internet.
  • Minor logging changes.
  • Fixes:
  • Fixed “Check for Updates” was not following what’s in the ini file.
  • Fixed MKVCleaver error when extracting by selecting tracks in the left pane.
  • Fixed [Track#] being replaced by incorrect numbers in some cases.

New in MKVCleaver 0.7.0.1 (May 22, 2017)

  • Fixes:
  • Fixed error with SQLite when files have apostrophe(s) in the file name.
  • Fixed error when extracting simple chapters.
  • Added back Send To menu in portable versions.
  • Fixed error detection for chapters, tags and cues.
  • Fixed log_rotate.exe hanging in some situations.
  • Fixed json formatting when extracting time codes with default file naming options.

New in MKVCleaver 0.7.0.0 (May 10, 2017)

  • Changes:
  • Implemented SQLIte database as the storage engine for internal arrays and the log
  • Added utility to rotate logs
  • Added log settings and log viewer
  • Added more detailed logging
  • Update check is now using JSON format
  • Changed mkvmerge -i to mkvmerge -J. MKVCleaver is now using JSON format to query MKVtoolNix CLI tools
  • Removed mkvextract version check
  • Added minimum MKVToolNix version. Minimum version is 10
  • Added [LNG3], [LNGf] and [Delay] placeholders
  • Removed [vDelay] placeholder
  • Changed how [aDelay] placeholder works
  • Added Quick and Full VFR detection modes
  • Added VFR to CFR conversion (experimental)
  • Removed avdump2
  • Added batch filters for extraction
  • Moved About button under Help menu
  • Added Segment UIDs extraction
  • Added ability to add files to MKVCleaver by dragging and dropping a text file
  • Added instance check. Max instances is now 1
  • Removed Audio FLAC in OGG container option
  • Major source changes to accommodate SQLite DB and Windows 10
  • MKVCleaver minimum GUI size is now set for both x and y axis
  • Minor changes to custom.ini file options
  • Timecodes checkbox text will be red when Timecodes Only option is selected (visual aid)
  • Fixes:
  • Fixed Drag & Drop on Windows 10
  • Fixed state and text detection for files and tracks windows under Windows 10
  • Fixed Go button state changes based on what is selected
  • Fixed Audio track language was displayed as English when no language was set
  • Fixed h.264 to avi conversion errors
  • Optimized code to idle CPU when nothing is happening
  • Changed acv2avi.exe to the version from VideoHelp

New in MKVCleaver 0.6.0.8 (Jul 27, 2016)

  • Changes:
  • Added video delay placeholder to custom file names
  • Audio delay is calculated against video delay when audio delay is not negative
  • Added separator and placeholder cleanup when using custom file names
  • Removed avdump. VFR check is now done with MediaInfo.dll
  • Updated MediaInfo.dll
  • MediaInfo full media information is now in a separate window
  • Update URL is now set in a DNS record
  • Tested with latest MkvToolNix
  • Fixes:
  • Custom file name chapter and cuesheets extraction errors
  • Update check would not turn off
  • Status bar progress should now work on Windows 10
  • Extract button behavior correction when removing tracks in the left pane
  • Inconsistent logging when extraction errors occured
  • Other minor bug fixes

New in MKVCleaver 0.6.0.7 (Mar 4, 2015)

  • Fixes:
  • MKVCleaver crashes on WIN 8
  • Custom Filename button resizing issues
  • Automatic timecode extraction for VFR files
  • Log file was overwritten with every extraction is some cases

New in MKVCleaver 0.6.0.6 (Jan 29, 2015)

  • Fixes:
  • Allow multiple files with the same name, but different paths
  • Taskbar progress should work on Windows 8 now
  • Fixed path generation logic in h264 to avi conversion code
  • Updated links in the Help menu and About menu
  • Other minor bug fixes
  • Changes:
  • Added Custom Filenames with variables
  • Added ability to turn off automatic update checks
  • Added automatic MkvToolNix detection when it is installed
  • Updated MediaInfo.dll
  • Other minor changes

New in MKVCleaver 0.6.0.5 (Oct 10, 2014)

  • Drag and Drop fixed.

New in MKVCleaver 0.6.0.4 (Oct 8, 2014)

  • Changes:
  • Update notification added. MKVCleaver will display an update menu when an update is available.
  • VFR detection is now off by default.
  • Moved data files to AppData folder. Files will be moved automatically on the first run (Installer version only).
  • Wix is now used to compile MSI files. It is not compatible with previous versions of the installer. Please uninstall previous versions manually.
  • Fixes:
  • WebM detection is fixed.
  • Chapter and Tags extraction fixed.
  • Other minor bugs fixed.

New in MKVCleaver 0.6.0.3 (Feb 13, 2014)

  • Updated to work with latest MKVToolNix
  • Updated MediaInfo dll
  • Changed all command and log files to UTF16 Big Endian
  • Added OPUS codec
  • Added character escaping in MKVToolNix options file for all paths
  • Fixed some crashes (the ones I could recreate)
  • Minor bug fixes

New in MKVCleaver 0.5.0.3 (Dec 17, 2010)

  • Fixes:
  • MKVcleaver did not output any files even through it reported successful extraction.
  • About box caused glitches if OK button was clicked.
  • Progress was not calculating properly in Timecodes Only mode
  • Changes:
  • Added an option to turn off VFR Detection to Settings menu.
  • Almost everything is disabled when extracting.
  • MediaInfoDLL is updated to the latest version.

New in MKVCleaver 0.5.0.2 (Nov 1, 2010)

  • Fixed "Timecodes Only" not working bug.
  • Converted logging to UTF.

New in MKVCleaver 0.5.0.1 (Oct 11, 2010)

  • Fixes:
  • File names were not cleared from memory after Drag & Drop used.
  • Changed Drag & Drop interface to full UTF support.

New in MKVCleaver 0.5.0.0 (Oct 11, 2010)

  • Fixes:
  • Fixed process termination code for when cancel button pressed
  • Fixed logging code for when cancel button pressed
  • Fixed typo in the file description
  • Changes:
  • Added Settings, Tools and Help menus
  • Moved all user accessible settings to Settings menu
  • Added a tool to manipulate extensions and codecs in custom.ini
  • Added a tool to retrieve codecs from matroska files
  • Added ability to pass file names to MKVcleaver from command line, Open With or Send To menus.
  • Added Help and Donate links to Help menu
  • MKVcleaver will update MediaInfo.dll to the latest version

New in MKVCleaver 0.4.1.5 (Jun 12, 2010)

  • Fixed --no-ogg switch problem with mkvtoolnix version 4.0.0.0

New in MKVCleaver 0.4.1.4 (Apr 26, 2010)

  • Fixes:
  • Redesigned Drag & Drop code
  • MKVcleaver now allows to Drag & Drop mix of files and directories
  • MKVcleaver now allows to D&D multiple directories
  • Fixed bug where MKVcleaver assumed that all files are located in the same directory when D&D used
  • Changes:
  • MKVcleaver will now display channel information for audio tracks in the left pane

New in MKVCleaver 0.4.1.3 (Mar 17, 2010)

  • Fixes:
  • Fixed path generation code
  • Fixed path detection when D&D used
  • Changes:
  • MKVcleaver can now detect errors from mkvextract.exe
  • User is notified if errors and/or warnings occurred while extracting
  • Added status bar message if extraction finished successfully

New in MKVCleaver 0.4.1.2 (Mar 15, 2010)

  • About Dialog completely redesigned. All links now open with default browser.
  • Logging is now enabled and more verbose.
  • Log file size can be controlled. Default size is 10 MB (See Help file on how to use)
  • All attachments are now extracted to "destination folder\\attachmentname.ext"

New in MKVCleaver 0.4.1.1 (Feb 18, 2010)

  • Some internal code changes (does not affect functionality)
  • Logging is disabled in this release
  • Mkvmerge output is forced to English

New in MKVCleaver 0.4.1.0 (Feb 1, 2010)

  • Fixed: MKVcleaver was not releasing mediainfo.dll handles properly
  • Better progress tracking in status bar.
  • MKVcleaver will now check if mkvextract.exe and mkvmerge.exe exist in the same folder.
  • MKVcleaver will give an error and stop processing if mkvmerge.exe returns error or blank.
  • MKVcleaver will give an error and exit if mediainfo.dll could not be loaded.
  • MKVcleaver can now shutdown your PC when done.
  • How to use:
  • Create a shutdown entry in custom.ini under GUI section. If shutdown=1 then MKVcleaver will shutdown your PC once and turn this setting off, if shutdown=2 then MKVcleaver will shutdown your PC each time after it's done. And, of course, shutdown=0 will turn this off. If MKVcleaver doesn't find shutdown entry, it will assume it's off.

New in MKVCleaver 0.4.0.0 (Jan 26, 2010)

  • MKVcleaver can now be maximized and resized
  • Position and size settings are now stored in custom.ini
  • Saving of position and size can be turned on and off by pressing Alt+Shift+R
  • Track setting are now only reset if information about the files has changed.
  • Remove button will be grayed out until at least one file is checked in the left pane.
  • Extract button will be grayed out until something that can be extracted is checked in either left or right panes.
  • Double right click on a file in the left pane to get detailed info on a file.
  • 2-letter language tag can be appended to the end of audio and subtitle tracks.
  • Language tag can be turned off and on by right click in the upper right corner of Filename Options box.
  • Language tag option is saved in custom.ini file.
  • Everything else will be added upon either majority requests or my own whim.

New in MKVCleaver 0.3.0.0 (Jan 20, 2010)

  • Extract button is disabled til mkvtoolnix path is correct and there is at least one file added.
  • MKVcleaver will only check if mkvextract.exe exists. No other checks done.
  • Remove button will only be enabled if one or more files are checked.
  • Path to mkvtoolnix is now stored in custom.ini file. No other settings are saved in this release.
  • Settings are not reset, if an error occurred or if the cancel button was pressed and no files were processed. In all other cases settings will be reset.